Finding the Third Proportional to 178,146 and 266,355
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,146 and 266,355 is: 398,240.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,146 : 266,355 = 266,355 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,146/266,355 = 266,355/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,146x = 266,355 × 266,355 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,146x = 70,944,986,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,944,986,025/178,146 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 398,240.69
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